Legendary broadcaster and friend of the NCGA Jim Nantz has a new gig.
Recently, First Tee, a youth development organization that enables kids to build character through the game of golf, announced that Nantz will serve as its new Honorary Chair.
Nantz, whose voice has at times been featured on the NCGA’s phone directory, has had a distinguished broadcasting career lasting more than four decades. He becomes the third Honorary Chair in First Tee’s history, following President George W. Bush (2011-2024) and President George H.W. Bush (1997-2010). As Honorary Chair, Nantz will help promote First Tee’s purpose and expand its reach to empower even more young people.
“Throughout my career, I have witnessed firsthand how golf builds character, resilience and integrity – the very qualities First Tee instills in young people,” Nantz said. “I am honored to serve as Honorary Chair and support an organization that uses this remarkable game to help kids develop the strength of character they will carry with them throughout their lives.”
President George W. Bush expressed confidence in his successor: “For the past 13 years, it has been my privilege to support First Tee’s mission to develop young people of character. Jim Nantz brings passion, integrity and a deep love for golf to this role. His voice has narrated historic moments in the sport, and now that same voice will help inspire a new generation. My father would be proud that our friend is following in our footsteps, and I look forward to seeing First Tee’s continued impact under Jim’s leadership.”
As Honorary Chair, Nantz will help raise awareness of First Tee’s impact, support fundraising initiatives and champion the organization’s mission to empower kids through a lifetime of new challenges--both on and off the course.
First Tee’s network of 150 chapters engages more than 5,000 active, trained coaches who deliver a curriculum designed with input from youth development experts using golf as the platform. The organization serves more than 3.1 million kids annually.